UPSC Current Affairs for 2026-08-27

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• West Asia conflict weighing on business confidence: RBI BulletinEconomy · RBI's August 2026 Bulletin highlights West Asia conflict and new US tariffs as risks to business confidence and supply chains.
• Four India-based companies bear the brunt of U.S.’ Iran sanctionsInternational Relations · U.S. sanctioned four India-based companies for importing Iranian petroleum and petrochemical products under 'Operation Economic Outcast'.
• Gross FDI hit 15-year high of $30.7 billion in April-June 2026Economy · India's gross FDI hit a 15-year high of $30.7 billion in April-June 2026, with net FDI turning positive.
• Global economy in tug-of-war between oil shock and AI boom: IMF chiefEconomy · IMF chief highlights global economy's resilience to Strait of Hormuz oil shock due to AI investment boom.
• Root causes: On India’s youth crisisEconomy · Youth agitation over exam reforms and PM's free coaching announcement highlight deeper job crisis.
• Centre plans integrated command centres to step up border securitySecurity · MHA is developing a technology-driven command-and-control system for India's land borders, with a pilot project starting soon from the Pakistan border.
• Nepal flash floods LIVE: At least 157 dead, hundreds missing; India sends first tranche of relief materialsInternational Relations and Disaster Management · A massive flash flood in Nepal's Bhotekoshi River killed at least 157 people, with hundreds missing, prompting India to send relief materials.
• Escape velocity: On what India’s space sector must focus onScience and Technology · On the third National Space Day, PM Modi urged space startups to build an 'aura', but a new study shows India's launch costs are higher than global competitors.
• Union Budget: Customs duty cuts to facilitate domestic battery, solar cells manufacturingEconomy · Union Budget 2026-27 announced customs duty exemptions for lithium-ion battery and solar cell manufacturing inputs.